YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Total Operating Expense: R$2,494 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:YDUQ3 YDUQS Participacoes SA BSP:YDUQ3
82 GF Score
Price R$8.26
GF Value R$14.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is YDUQS Participacoes Total Operating Expense?

YDUQS Participacoes BSP:YDUQ3 -0.96% 82 Total Operating Expense is R$2,494 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:YDUQ3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YDUQS Participacoes's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$687 Mil. YDUQS Participacoes's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,494 Mil.

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YDUQS Participacoes Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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YDUQS Participacoes Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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YDUQS Participacoes Quarterly Data
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YDUQS Participacoes Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$2,494 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Total Operating Expense of R$2,494 Mil mean?
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) has a Total Operating Expense of R$2,494 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors.
Is YDUQS Participacoes' Total Operating Expense too high?
YDUQS Participacoes' current Total Operating Expense is R$2,494 Mil. Overall, YDUQS Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YDUQS Participacoes' Total Operating Expense compare to EDU and TAL?
YDUQS Participacoes' Total Operating Expense of R$2,494 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Education company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Education industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. YDUQS Participacoes's current Total Operating Expense is R$2,494 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YDUQS Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.43, compared to a current price of R$8.26 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R$2,494 Mil. YDUQS Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3), the current Total Operating Expense is R$2,494 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$8.26 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.43. GuruFocus considers YDUQS Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:YDUQ3:

  • Total Operating Expense: R$2,494 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$14.43 vs. price of R$8.26 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:YDUQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

YDUQS Participacoes Business Description

Address Avenida Venezuela, 4200-Bloco 11, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22640102
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on postsecondary education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations across 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs to its students. Estacio Participacoes attracts middle- and lower-income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls over 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of enrollees study at the company's on-campus locations, which drive the majority of revenue for the company. Geographically, Estacio Participacoes operates the majority of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.
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